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Buying a company name before starting up
I want to buy my company name so that noone else can take it before I start trading. If I buy it and make it dormant, what are my responsibilities (like annual returns etc)?
Indemnity insurance overseas
A UAE consulting limited company requires public liability and professional indemnity insurance for getting work from UK-based clients. What are the options for an overseas-based company to get UK pound-denominated insurance?
How do I protect my idea?
I have developed and researched a new idea that I think has the potential to be commercially successful. How do I protect my idea?
Can we get rid of a director?
I own a small business, incorporated in February this year, as one of three directors. One director is proving awkward to work with and won't agree to anything the other two directors decide on. We want to continue in business with just us two directors and get rid of the third guy. What are our options?
How do I approach someone who I believe has infringed my copyright?
How do I approach someone who I believe has infringed my copyright?
Does a company need any insurance if it has just one employee but two directors?
Does a company need any insurance if it has just one employee but two directors? If I do would that still be the case with just one director who is the employee?
What are the key terms and conditions to put on a quote and/or invoice?
What are the key terms and conditions to put on a quote and/or invoice?
Can I dismiss an employee on suspicion of theft?
Can I dismiss a member of staff on suspicion of theft and dishonesty with only word of mouth as evidence? We have proof that money has changed hands but not been put in the till.
How do I reduce hours and pay?
I run a small office of 12 people and wish to reduce hours and pay. There's no allowance for this within the contract. How much notice should be given to employees? Do contracts need to be revised or is an addendum to the contract enough?
Should I ask an employee to repay statutory sick pay?
Should I ask an employee to repay SSP if they get compension from a third party following their road accident?
How can I secure a patent?
I think I have an idea for a product that is not available to the market but know little about how to take it forward. I presume a patent is the first step, but need some advice.
Is an employee entitled to bereavement leave?
If a person is on a zero hours contract are they entitled to bereavement leave?
Is it possible for my business partnership to be dissolved without my knowledge?
I am in business partnership with my husband. I have discovered that I am frozen out of our business account. He apparently had me removed from the partnership while I was on a short break. Is this legal, without informing me?
Is IP registration vital for an invention?
I have a new invention but limited funds. Is it essential that I cover my intellectual property rights as I have heard that, in practice, it gives you little protection against infringements?
Could the liquidator claim money?
Company B owes money to company A. Company A goes into liquidation. Can the liquidator claim money from company B?
Employee refusing to do health and safety test
My employee won’t do his Health and Safety Certificate touch-screen test. Is this a sackable offence?
Failure to pay an invoice
What can I do about a customer who is refusing to pay outstanding invoices?
Racism in the office
A good salesperson is making racist remarks to a new employee. She has been with the company for five years and I have spoken to her informally but she keeps doing it. What can I do?
Advice on an unpaid invoice
A customer has refused to pay my invoice in full and has offered a smaller amount for work already done. Is there any simple action I can take to get the rest of the money due?
Paying redundancy
How can I pay redundancy if I don’t have any money?
Paying dividends to directors
What is the correct procedure and frequency for meetings to decide on payments of dividends to directors for small businesses?
Same name
I have traded under the same name for my plumbing business since 1999. Now someone with the same name has started up and is advertising his services. Is it ok for him to do this or should I consult a solicitor? I’m not a limited company and we live within five miles of each other.
Company failures
What are some of the reasons for a business going under?
Late payment penalties
I am having trouble with companies not adhering to the 30-day payment terms. Some are not paying after three months even with constant phone calls. Is there anything I can do to make sure they pay on time? For example, penalties for late payment.
Bad director
What can I do when a director has become hostile and is not acting in the best interests of the business?
Bankruptcy order
When is a bankruptcy order discharged?
Late payments
How do I chase late payments from a company based in Europe?
Becoming self-employed
There’s a chance I’ll be made redundant in December. If I became self-employed before, will this affect the value of my redundancy pay?
Ceasing trading
When does a company cease trading?
Chasing debt
I invoiced a client three months ago and have been chasing payment since. I’m not getting anywhere, so what should I do?
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